Buy Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze'

Also Known As

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze'
Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kazi'
Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass
Hakone Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

3" pot | $16

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze' plant details

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, red and variegated foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, red and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color, showy, textural, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creating a graceful, rippling stream of soft-green all summer long and becoming a symphony of reds in the fall when the blades of this 2-3' clumper turn shades of crimson and scarlet. The Japanese translation means 'Red Wind' which seems a perfect descriptor for this stunning forest grass, especially when it is seen softly undulating in the breeze. This grass makes a perfect groundcover for partial shade; if not cut back the blades are a soft-tan color for winter interest. PSh-S/M

By: Forestfarm

NEW! The Japanese translation is 'Red Wind' which is perfect for this gorgeous forest grass…Breezy, flowing & graceful green through the summer but in fall when the weather cools the blades glow with shades of autumn garnet, scarlet and cerise! Promised to be a little more vigorous than other varieties (which are so slow…) time will tell! 2’ tall x 3’ wide? Sun to part shade, average garden conditions.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A slow growing Japanese forest grass that forms a mound. Newly grown leaf blades are green whereas older leaves are red.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze' is a clump-forming deciduous grass that displays upright, arching foliage. The broad green, grass-like foliage takes on a red hue as the season progresses. Ornamental Grasses are low maintenance and grow well in most soil types. They look beautiful, adding amazing color, height and motion to your garden. An excellent companion plant with contrasting foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This green foliage grass has purple markings on the blades. A nice change from the golden foliaged cultivars.

By: Gossler Farms

A gracefull 2' green grass that turns wonderful shades of red in the fall. Good color in the shade.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

For those of us who prefer the solid green form of Japanese Forest Grass, we now have this new selection from Japan that takes on attractive red tones in the fall. It grows to a similar height and spread as do other Hakonechloa, which is roughly 2' high and 3' wide, albeit not as fast as we would like.

By: Avant Gardens

A very hard-to-find Japanese selection. It forms a flowing mound of green foliage that takes on striking red tones in the fall. The cultivar name can be translated as “red wind,” which describes this plant's autumn look perfectly. 24-36” x 24-36”.